Brazen NT criminals’ new moves
New crime data has revealed the biggest crimes being committed in the Northern Territory. See where they are happening and why.
Crime In Focus
Queensland’s assault crime spike targets kids
Queensland has recorded the largest number of sex assaults with many targeting teens and kids, as domestic violence cases continue to spiral.
Murder and attempted murder cases up in SA
In South Australia, the number of murder and attempted murder victims have skyrocketed — with many knowing their offender.
Shock graph shows ‘fastest growing’ Victorian crime spree
Victoria has had a record breaking crime spree targeting a group of vulnerable people, as it becomes the “fastest growing crime”.
More Sydney women being sexually assaulted
New crime data has revealed how often women are being attacked across NSW and where it’s happening as they are defenceless.
‘Bold scam’: Cops may face corruption charges
A number of AFP officers may face charges of abuse of office as others have been charged with DUI, domestic violence and child exploitation offences.
‘Cowboy central’: AFP corrupt cops exposed
Former agents likened it to “cowboy central” – an era when corruption was rife among some members of the AFP, while those who spoke out were targeted.
Explosive AFP claims spark urgent plea
Calls are mounting for the urgent establishment of a Federal ICAC with power to investigate law enforcement officials following damning claims about the AFP.
Federal and state cops clash over mafia secrecy
It was the announcement that sent shockwaves across the country – the AFP had allegedly uncovered 14 mafia families in Australia. So why didn’t they tell their state counterparts?
Top law investigator suspected of being ‘Aussie mafia mole’
One of Australia’s top law enforcers is under investigation amid suspicions he was allegedly secretly working with the mafia and may have compromised some of our biggest crime cases.
Mafia infiltrated Aussie organised crime at all levels: report
The lawyers who represented David Eastman – the man wrongly convicted of top cop Colin Winchester’s murder have hit out at the AFP and their handling of claims it was a mafia hit.
Feared Aussie gangster silenced by mafia assassin
He was one of Australia’s most-feared gangsters until he was gunned down in a hail of bullets. More than 30 years later, we reveal who was behind Pasquale Barbaro’s murder.
‘No this is not me’: alleged mafia hitman speaks out
News Corp Australia tracked down ‘The Shepherd’ – the man a secret police report claims is behind the murder of former top cop Colin Winchester. This is what he told Charles Miranda.
Secret report links mafia with assassination of top Aussie cop
An explosive secret police report names two alleged assassins sent by the Italian mafia to kill former Australian Federal Police Assistant commissioner Colin Winchester.
Silence over top cop’s assassination is deafening
The 1989 assassination of top cop Colin Winchester remains one of Australia’s most high profile unsolved murders and yet there seems little interest by the AFP in reopening the case.
How mafia boss was nailed three decades after bombing
It took 28 years, a million-dollar undercover budget and the most covert sting in police history to finally nail notorious mafia boss Domenic Perre.
Where are Qld’s alleged crooks snared in AN0M sting?
A little over one year after the AN0M ‘sting of the century’ smashed drug rings around the world, here’s what’s happened to the alleged Queensland underworld figures snared in the operation.
‘I’m very smart about what I do’: Chilling acts of Hannah’s killer that shocked coroner
Hannah Clarke’s estranged husband was so clinical and calculating in his murderous act that even the coroner leading the inquest into Hannah’s death was shocked to discover just how far-reaching and convincing his manipulations were.
The missed opportunities to deal with Rowan Baxter
Police missed crucial opportunities to hold Rowan Baxter to account before he went on to kill his ex-wife and children.
Unusual way cops caught a killer
Babis Anagnostopoulos had claimed that his wife was killed by burglars during a home invasion – but police found otherwise. SEE HOW
Putin’s hit on MH17 ‘revenge’ for MH370: expert
Vladimir Putin shot down MH17 killing 298 – including 38 Australians – as a favour to China after the US downed MH370, according to sensational new claims.
‘I don’t remember what she looks like’: Heartbreak left behind after Tara Brown’s horror death
The day Tara Brown was hunted down by Lionel Patea is etched in the minds of many Queenslanders. But for her heartbroken family life must go on, some how. This is their story.
Shock photos reveal Aussie gangsters’ new ghost guns
The use of ghost guns is on the rise, with police seizing glocks and semi-automatic assault rifles from crime gangs all over Australia. See the photos.
Husband of hero teacher ‘dies of grief’, as parents begged for help
The husband of a fourth-grade teacher killed protecting her students died of a ‘broken heart’, as video shows parents pinned down by the police they begged to help.
Trio arrested after $45m coke import lost to sea floor
A failed cocaine import has led to an international smuggling syndicate scuffle, with one of the alleged Australian crooks involved linked to infamous runaway Mostafa Baluch.
Aussie fraudster in US jail after multi-million dollar scam
A Sydney high flying businessman has been jailed in New York for defrauding hundreds of thousands of people through text messaging fraud.
‘Gave chase on foot’: Where Victorian crims are stealing utes
Victorians Sarah Mitchell, Haley and Orin James have had their ute stolen. But they are not alone. See where crims are stealing top top-selling utes now.
‘We just want it back’: Where SA crims are stealing utes
For Vinnie Colasante and his family, the theft of his father’s ute was a shock. But he’s not alone. See where crims are stealing top-selling utes now.
‘Absolutely devastated’: Where Sydney crims are stealing utes
Paul Handley’s ute was stolen in Winston Hills. But he’s not alone. See where crims are stealing top top-selling utes now.
‘Gutted’ kid loses car: Where Qld crims are stealing utes
Queenslanders Sean Gordon and Matt Ford both had their utes taken from them. But they are not alone. See where crims are stealing top top-selling utes now.
My best mate was a serial killer
He was the loveable Melbourne tradie, with a long-term girlfriend and kind heart. Or so his best mate thought. Until he discovered his friend, Peter Dupas, was a serial rapist and killer.
‘I came across as cold’: Killer mum’s shock jail tape
Kathleen Folbigg, the Australian woman convicted of killing her four children, opens up for the first time about her victims in a new tape.
Colombian ‘cocaine’ bust goes wrong in Sydney
Sugar passed off as cocaine, a shootout in a suburban car park, an escaped suspect and red-faced cops who risked shooting at each other. How did it all go so wrong?
How Black Widow stripper tried to have boyfriend killed
Femme fatale Robyn Lindholm tried to recruit both a Hells Angel bikie and a new flame to bash her boyfriend months before she had him killed instead.
‘Double blow’: Justine Damond’s fiance reacts to shock ruling
The fiance of Australian woman Justine Ruszczyk Damond says her killer will not be held accountable after his murder conviction was overturned.
Teacher covers intellectually disabled boy’s head with plastic bag
A classroom demonstration has left a Sunshine Coast teacher awaiting sentencing for common assault.
Shock ruling for Justine Damond’s killer
The killer of Australian woman Justine Ruszczyk Damond is set to leave prison early after a US court overturned his third-degree murder conviction.
Qld dad reveals sick trick paedo used to ‘shackle’ his son
A Queensland father has revealed the shocking way a paedophile trapped his son as perverts force children as young as eight to perform live-streamed sexual acts.
Special report: Horror new details about sadistic schoolgirl-killing rapist
With the likelihood of life in prison looming, murderer and rapist Barrie Watts told his accomplice a stomach-churning secret – “I’d like to do it again”. Now, he wants to be free. READ THE 5 CHAPTERS
Trio sentenced to combined 18 years in prison over $4.6m scam
Three men who ran a complicated, tax fraud for two years have been jailed and left liable for more than $4.6m in debt to the federal government.
Judge fears release of ‘remorseless’ gang rapist Skaf
The judge who jailed the notorious Skaf brother rapists for record prison terms said he is concerned that Mohammed Skaf has shown no remorse as he could be released as early as next month.
New twist in Sef Gonzales’ triple murder case
Sensational claims made by convicted triple killer Sef Gonzales while behind bars for murdering his family, are now being investigated.
Bikie boss breaks silence on cop killing
Gypsy Joker bikie boss Phil ‘Ugly’ Mawson says the car-bomb killing of former police chief Don Hancock was just deserts but he “feels bad” for the bloke caught in the crossfire.
Who ISIS-K is and why they don’t fight with the Taliban
The Taliban has a new terror force to contend with in Afghanistan. After their twin attacks on Kabul, we look at who ISIS-K is and what they want.
Parole decision looms for gang rapist Skaf
Mohammed Skaf has spent the best part of two decades in jail for a series of horrifying gang rapes. Tomorrow he could learn whether he is released on parole.
Listed: SA’s street level drug dealers exposed
Police are confident they have made a significant dent in the local drug supply chain, with singular street dealers being arrested in their droves. See the list.
‘Five times higher risk’: Australia’s sex assault victims revealed
Shocking data has revealed who Australia’s sex assault victims are and how there is a disturbing pattern that follows them into adulthood.
Twisted minds, misogyny: Inside the minds of incels
Deadly attacks in the UK and Japan bring new focus on incels – involuntary celibate men – and their violent ideology.
Cops knew of Melbourne teacher’s screams, but didn’t act
A politician has accused cops investigating the murder of a Melbourne woman in eastern Europe of wasting time to save her life.
‘Executed’: DNA clue for killer traced to Australia
A global investigation into one of the most infamous IRA abductions, tortures and murders has moved to NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
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